Week 10, Term 2 2023 - 20th June 2023
From our Principal - Mr Wes Rose
Semester 1 Report Cards
Please note that student report cards will be released on Parent Lounge on Friday 23rd June, 4pm. This report card is a summary of your child’s learning and achievement for the Semester. I ask that all parents access their child’s report card through Parent Lounge and read/discuss this with your child.
If you are having difficulties logging in, please contact the school office.
Rugby League/Netball Gala Days
All the best to the Year 3-6 students who are participating in the Rugby League and Netball Gala Days this Friday. St Mary’s has 2 League teams and 6 netball teams participating. Thank you to the staff and parents who are assisting at this gala day.
School Holidays
Term 2 has been a busy time and I thank the students and staff for their efforts during the term. I wish all staff, parents and students a safe and restful school holiday break. Term 3 resumes on Monday 10th July.
School Maintenance
We have the following jobs scheduled for the school break;
- Completion of ceiling in F Block
- Installation of the foundation for the B Block elevator
Quote of the Week
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.”
- Banksy
Office Reminders
Student Absences
Student absences from school can be advised through our St Mary's Schoolzine App by clicking on the 'Absentee' tile and completing your student's details. Parents can also use our designated phone number 4994 8271 or email SMM_Absences@rok.catholic.edu.au to inform the school if your student is to be absent.
Details on how to install the St Mary's App can be found by clicking this link.
Once downloaded, please complete your registration, using our parent sign-in code 4142.
If you have any queries or difficulties downloading the App please contact the school office.
Personal Details
Do we have your correct personal and address details?
Please ensure all residential addresses and other personal details held by the school are up to date and correct.
The easiest way for families to check this information is by logging into their Parent Lounge account by using the 'Parent Lounge' tile on the St Mary's App or on our St Mary's School website to review what is recorded.
1. Click on the Parent Lounge icon
2. a) Enter your Username (Parent code located on school fees statements-6 digit number) and
Password
If you do not know or have misplaced your password, click on 'Forgot Password?'
b) Click 'Login'
Once logged in - Click “Parent Details” then “View Address Details”.
- If address details are correct, no further action is required.
- If the address is incorrect, change it via “Update Address Details” then “Update Address” in Parent Lounge. Once saved the address will be updated.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8am to 3:30pm
Students who arrive late to school, are to sign in at the School Office. If you collect your child early before 3pm you must also notify the school office before leaving school, so the school roll can be updated.
Student Medication
All medications administered during school hours require a completed medication form signed by a parent. These are available from the school office. Medication needs to be labelled by a pharmacist with your student's name and dosage.
Please inform office staff of any student allergies.
Public Holiday
REMINDER
Thursday 22nd June - Mackay Show Public Holiday
PLEASE NOTE: Friday 23rd June is a normal school day at St Mary's
Sport News
Southern Suburbs Athletics
Yesterday, 45 students competed at the Southern Suburbs Athletics carnival. All students that attended gave their best efforts across a multitude of sports with many earning themselves a 1st, 2nd or 3rd placing.
Congratulations to the following students who will try out for MDSS team next term. We wish them all the best in their events.
- Nina Lucas
- Rylie Hanson
- Lexie Martin
- Mila Taylor
- Jaylah Breayley
- Oliver Standish
- Brady Vassallo
- Harper Standish
- Madison Malagueno
- Oscar Devries
- Jax Fidler
- Ryder Reynolds
- Magenta Newland
- Thomas Hurley
- Ava Callinan
- Heidi Mapp
- Ariah Corrigan
- Mayson Vassallo
- Aylah Henderson
- Sibella Mayer
Simone Sibley
HPE Teacher
St Mary's Battlers - 14th June
The Battlers were plagued by illness for the semi final game, so our bench was very depleted. We ended up going down to West Mackay State School 32-10 in a hard fought, gutsy game by the players.
Nev Lucas played an outstanding game with a rib injury and Cooper Ricciardi took a blow to the neck but went back on in the second half to ensure we had a full 13 on the field. Thank you and well done to our non Challenge Cup players who again stepped up to wear the mighty Battlers jersey.
Although the end of our John Paap season, Challenge Cup is just around the corner and we look forward to our final training session before the carnival on Monday 10th July from 3:15-4:15pm at Abbott Park fields.
Belinda Battaia
Junior Athletics Carnival
Well done to the Prep – Year 2 students who participated in the St Mary’s Junior Athletics Carnival last Thursday. It was a fantastic morning where all students were able to showcase their amazing running, throwing and jumping skills.
Thank you to all families that came to support the students throughout the morning.
MJR Showcase
Our inaugural MJR Showcase was held last Friday afternoon in our school hall. This showcase celebrated the many activities each MJR group participated in this term.
Each week, students explored the Catholic Social Teachings which were made evident in the interactive and real-world activities. Our students were joined at the showcase by over 130 parent and special guests, including Mayor Greg Williamson and Sr Denise Hinton.
Special thanks to our APRE, Mrs Leotta, for coordinating this wonderful event.
Student of the Week
Week 9, Term 2 Student Award Winners
| Prep P | Zoey | For great work in literacy groups this week. It’s wonderful to see you sounding out words when reading and writing. Keep on working hard Zoey! |
| Prep P | Thomas | For great work in maths this week. You are a super counter and are trying hard to learn your number words to ten. Thank you Thomas and keep up the wonderful work! |
| Prep R | Georgia | For always paying attention in whole class learning and trying your hardest in everything you do. Keep up the amazing work! |
| Prep R | Easton | For the effort you are putting into your reading and writing. I love the way you are chopping and blending your sounds. Keep working hard! |
| 1B | Adeline | For the wonderful sportsmanship you showed at the sports carnival. Well done! |
| 1B | Narnia | For the kind-hearted way you look after your classmates. Year One is blessed to have you as a caring and considerate friend. |
| 1K | Amelia | For the superb use of similes in creative writing. This term, your handwriting has improved tremendously. |
| 1K | Lorde | Lorde is being rewarded for his always-excellent behaviour, his considerate friendship to all, and his dedication to doing his best in all that he does. |
| 2A | Stevie | For always offering to help in the classroom. Thank you, Stevie! |
| 2L | Norsang | Norsang you have been working very hard to complete writing activities and your teacher is super-impressed with your efforts! Keep up the great work!! |
| 2L | Ila | Ila you often set yourself goals and you work hard to achieve them. You are kind and caring to others. You shine as having great leadership skills by setting a fabulous example to others. Well done! |
| 3B | Saylah | For the problem-solving and cooperation you used in your playground build yesterday. Some of your ideas were very creative. |
| 3P | Izaac | Wow, you have been focused and productive this week. I am very impressed with your attitude towards work. Great job Izaac! |
| 4A | Alice | For participating in all races during the sports carnival and public speaking in front of parents for the 4A Showcase. You have been inspiring this week and we can see your confidence growing. |
| 4A | Sam | For your enthusiastic approach to helping the teachers this week during showcase and classroom activities. We appreciate your help and maturity. |
| 4C | Reniel | For the energy, commitment and enthusiasm you bring to our classroom. Your smile is contagious. |
| 5SA | Indy | For always being a supportive class member and treating others with kindness and respect. You always bring a smile each day and take things in your stride. Your enthusiasm is infectious! |
| 5T | Parker | For your improved focus and commencing all tasks promptly this week. You have completed all work to a great standard which has been very pleasing to see. Keep it up Parker! |
| 6M | Nev | For displaying the virtues of diligence and persistence during the completion and submission of your migration assignment. Keep up the hard work Nev! |
| 6M | Alexis | For the hard work and organisation that you put into your Caritas stall! You had a steady stream of customers and helped to raise a huge amount for our favourite charity. Well done! |
| 6V | Deepthi | For having a positive, mature attitude towards your learning and always striving to complete your class work and assessment tasks to the very best of you ability. Well done Deepthi! |
| 6V | Tavongaishe | For displaying a positive attitude and consistent effort across all learning areas. Your hard work and dedication is reflected in your outstanding results this semester. Keep up the great work Tavonga! |
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